# Counter-terror officers revisit attempted burglary at Ann Widdecombe’s home

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/counter-terror-officers-revisit-attempted-burglary-at-ann-widdecombes-home/
- Published: 2026-08-08T10:32:14+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-24T18:58:08+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16037437/Counter-terror-police-reopen-probe-attempted-burglary-Ann-Widdecombes-London-home-year.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Art, Culture, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Police reopened a 2025 attempted-burglary case during the Widdecombe murder inquiry.
- The incident was in Greater London, not at Widdecombe’s home.
- The police watchdog is examining the handling of the original inquiry.

## Summary

Counter Terrorism Policing South East reopened an investigation into an attempted burglary reported to the Metropolitan Police in April 2025 while it continues to investigate the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe. The original incident occurred at an address in Greater London, not at Widdecombe’s Devon home; police said enquiries had been carried out with support from Counter Terrorism Policing London, but no arrests were made and the case was later closed pending new leads. Police have not publicly identified the address, although Sky News and other outlets reported that it was linked to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.

Counter Terrorism Policing London said that, after reopening the matter, it identified a potentially relevant line of enquiry that had not been recognised or pursued during the initial investigation. It made a mandatory conduct referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, which confirmed it would independently investigate the conduct of a staff member over the alleged failure to pursue that line. The development does not establish a connection between the two incidents: the police statement urged the public and media not to speculate. Separately, the Crown Prosecution Service said Joshua Kerry, 28, had been charged with Widdecombe’s murder; his motive, including any potential political or terrorist connection, remained under investigation and the criminal proceedings were active.

## Coverage

- [Daily Mail: Counter-terror officers revisit attempted burglary at Ann Widdecombe’s home](https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16037437/Counter-terror-police-reopen-probe-attempted-burglary-Ann-Widdecombes-London-home-year.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490)
- [Sky News: Counter terror police investigating Ann Widdecombe murder reopen attempted burglary probe](https://news.sky.com/story/counter-terror-police-investigating-ann-widdecombe-murder-reopen-attempted-burglary-probe-13570632)
- [Counter Terrorism Policing: Update: Ann Widdecombe murder investigation](https://www.counterterrorism.police.uk/news/update-ann-widdecombe-murder-investigation/)
- [Crown Prosecution Service: CPS charges man with murder following death of Ann Widdecombe](https://www.cps.gov.uk/national-news-south-west/news/charges-man-murder-following-death-ann-widdecombe)

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